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Title: Bob King
Post by: Rennhack on Oct 12, 2013, 06:08
It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Bob King. A RP tech and a friend. He was working night shift at D.C. Cook with his wife Jackie and son Randy. He passed quietly in his sleep.
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: surf50 on Oct 12, 2013, 06:33
Sorry to hear this. I worked with/for him many times; a good guy. My condolences to Randy and the family.

Bruce
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Post by: RDTroja on Oct 12, 2013, 08:03
I am also very sad to hear this. I worked with Bob in a couple of places, most recently at St. Lucie. He was a very nice guy and it was always a bright spot in the shift to talk to him. I will certainly miss him.
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: hamsamich on Oct 12, 2013, 11:02
That's too bad, loved Bob.  He made working outages much more fun.  Always looked forward to working with him.  He tried to keep everybody happy, which was a hard job.  It will be hard to fill his shoes.  Sorry Randy.  Jim
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Post by: Smart People on Oct 12, 2013, 11:02
Bob was a good guy. My heart goes out to his wife, Randy and family.
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Post by: Rad Bimmer on Oct 13, 2013, 12:16
Very shocked to hear this. Bob King is indeed a great person to work for and with who was always happy, smiling, but most of all, always focused because he is very passionate about his job. He will be missed. Prayers and condolences to his wife, his son Randy King as well as the rest of the family. God Bless
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Post by: Mike McFarlin on Oct 13, 2013, 01:31
My condolences to Randy and his Mom. Just spoke with Bob last night. Always a made everyone's day brighter. "As fine as frog hair" line will be missed by all. May God be with you Randy and Jackie....Spanky
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Post by: btkeele on Oct 13, 2013, 06:56
It's hard to find words to express my sorrow, Bob was a good friend and I enjoyed working with him. 
Randy, I am so sorry for the loss for you and your mother..
Your father will truly be missed,
Barry
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Post by: Nukedog80 on Oct 13, 2013, 07:52
I have had many good years of working with Bob, he will truly be missed . I will always remember him wearing his "Signature" fishing shirts & I would always say " I bet you would rather be fishing. My condolences to Randy & Jackie, May God Bless his family. RIP Buddy........
Joe
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Post by: liam on Oct 13, 2013, 07:55
My condolences to Jackie and Randy.  Bob was one of the good guys! 
L. Putt
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Post by: felchie on Oct 13, 2013, 01:32
Our condolences to the King family.  Bob was always a pleasure to work with....
Mark & Katrina
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: coolbreeze20650 on Oct 14, 2013, 06:01
Spent many outage nights listening to fishing stories and perspectives on life.  Very sorry to hear this and our thoughts go out to Jackie and Randy.  I am sure that he is already scoping out the new "fishing holes" and offering to give some lessons.  Mike and Sandy
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: Rennhack on Oct 14, 2013, 06:32
Quote from Randy King's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/randy.king.5458) page today:

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"my dad didn't believe in funerals, he never liked the idea that people gather around looking at you......even though he wasn't a religious man, he said the bible said ashes to ashes and dust to dust......so he will be cremated today.......please pray for my mom and I today....."
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Post by: Pete McAllister on Oct 14, 2013, 07:27
I was lucky enough to run into Bob on my first day in Nuclear Power. It was also his first day. We were two redneck, back woods guys. He had a Truck and I had a Jeep. I got to watch Randy grow up, and spent time with Jackie and Bob on the road, in Campgrounds. Bob and him family, were a big part of my chosen  family, (you have the family you got stuck with, and the one you picked). Over the years we worked with each other a lot, and that was good. I took a lot of advice from Bob, and was lucky enough to give him some in return. The one thing that will always stick with me is, he broke the rule that you can’t be your kids friend, and their father. For I know he did just that he was Randy’s best friend, and a great Dad, if not the best dad. I will always cherish the time I was blessed to spend with Bob, and his family. We were blessed that he chose Nuclear Power to work. Randy and Jackie you know we love you, and there will not be a day that you are not in our prayers. Apparently there instrument issues in heaven and they needed a good man to take care of them. The McAllisters
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Post by: PWHoppe on Oct 14, 2013, 11:26
I am very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Spent many a night shift cussin' and discussin' the problems of the world with him. I will miss those times. My prayers and condolences to Jackie and Randy.

RIP Bob.
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Post by: ljeanniepc on Oct 14, 2013, 01:21
So sorry to hear this!!! Worked with both of you over the years. He was a great guy and will be missed. Thinking of you and your family!!!!!
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Post by: fraz-me on Oct 14, 2013, 03:25
Worked several outages with Bob and Randy at Hatch. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to Randy and the King family. RIP.
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Post by: AARPSHP on Oct 14, 2013, 09:41
Bob and I worked Instruments together for many years.  When I quit my house job Bob and Randy were there to show me the ropes.  I learned something from him every time we worked together.  In his words "He was good People".  You do not meet to many friends in your life like Robert King.  He will forever be my buddy.  Randy and Jackie my thoughts and prayers are with you both.  Love you.

Marvin Manninen
Title: Bob King
Post by: Seabeagle on Oct 15, 2013, 09:26
I'm just so lost for words yet there's just so much I'm saying about my daddy!!!!he is a very proud man who loved my mom and myself very much and loved his grand beagles and grand cats very much!!!! my mom Jackie and I appreciate everyone's kind words and thoughts about my DAD!!!!!! working outages will never be the same for us!!!!!!!!!!

Jackie and Randy King
 
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: litespeed on Oct 16, 2013, 06:33
What can I say about Bob? What a great man, great tech and great friend to all who knew him.
Although our paths have not crossed in many years, I often thought of him and all the laughs we had together while working outages at CR-III, St. Lucie, Hatch and several other sites. Bob certainly had a way with words. He will be missed dearly.
Randy and Jackie, please accept my sincere condolences.

Morris Patterson
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Post by: Lorrie Henson on Oct 16, 2013, 02:59
Jim just told me.... and I'm just heartsick.  Bob was always so kind to me and looked after me, when others turned away.  I was looking forward to going fishin' with him once we move to Florida.   My heart goes out to Jackie and Randy.  Please know Bob was loved by so many, me included.  I will miss him  :'(
Title: Bob King
Post by: Seabeagle on Oct 17, 2013, 11:55
I always loved hearing the stories about the people he met and those crazy jobs that happen at the plants......he always like seeing an old friend or that co worker who he met long ago.... and they would talk about those times like it was yetersday. My mom and I are greatful for having Bob King as her husband and as my dad!!!!!

Randy King
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Post by: Jack U. Loyd on Oct 17, 2013, 01:16

Loved his nicknames!

For awhile .. I actually thought I WAS Skid Row!


RIP Brother!

Wishbone

Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: Big Kajun on Oct 18, 2013, 09:53
The Eupper, the cajun, and the mullet. Great memories at CR3. Mullet...you will be missed.

Cajun
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: AARPSHP on Oct 23, 2013, 06:23
That was the best outage I ever had working instruments with you 2.  By the end of the night we hundreds and hundreds of instruments done so day shift could come in a bust them up again.  The 3 of us were a good team. 
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: NJ on Oct 30, 2013, 12:53
What a loss to anyone who has had the pleasure to work with Bob.  Bob was always a great leader and full of wisdom.  I will always have a place in my heart for him.  My deepest condolence to Randy and Jackie.  RIP Bob King.
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Post by: radglo on Dec 07, 2013, 01:30
Bob always greeted you with that wonderful smile. Tammie and I are saddened by his passing. Our prayers go out for Randy and Jackie. We all will truly miss Bob. He was one of the greats!
Dusty and Tammie
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: hptek1 on Feb 07, 2014, 10:00
My condolences to Jackie and Randy.  Bob was the best, you know that.
There are alot of great memories of Bob at work and in the campgrounds, him and his jack Russell driving by in the truck.
Randy, I remember your Dad telling me you were getting into the business and if I ran into you I should make sure I helped out if you needed it. That's a good father.
I mourn your loss,
Paul B.
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: TENN-1 on Mar 08, 2014, 11:03
Even on the toughest of outages days, Bob was " Fine as frogs hair.  That's what I'm talkin bout.  Awight."   We will miss you.
Title: Re: Bob King
Post by: RadRooster on Mar 08, 2014, 08:00
I worked with Bob at D.C. Cook in the Spring of 2012, he was a great guy to work with and helped me out a bunch. He will be missed by all who ever met him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of his.